Rollerdor’s Work with Circus Starr in the Community

Here at Rollerdor, we’re proud to support domestic and commercial customers across the country. And while people throughout the UK can make use of our quality products and services, we’re also committed to supporting the local community surrounding our headquarters in Norwich.

Our team is always looking for ways to make a difference, and that’s why we’ve started off the new year by supporting the excellent work of Circus Starr. This fantastic charity is embarking on its first tour of 2024 this January, and we’ve donated 10 tickets to the show that will take place here in Norwich on 13th January.

To find out more about the great work this charity engages in as well as why we’ve chosen to support them, take a look at the article below.

Who Is Circus Starr?

Created in 1987, for nearly 4 decades Circus Starr has made it its mission to bring the joys of the circus to children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds or who are disabled or have complex needs. 

The charity understands that the circus can be a magical place, especially for children. However, the conventional circus environment can be challenging or even unwelcoming to some. With 50% of disabled children feeling isolated, stigmatised or discriminated against in this setting, in addition to the cost of living crisis and other financial issues meaning 1.5 million families are unable to pay for this kind of day out, Circus Starr ensures these children do not miss out. 

With two national tours taking place each year, Circus Starr brings all of the fun and enjoyment of the circus to disabled and disadvantaged children everywhere. An animal-free event, it features all of the circus acts you’d expect to see including dancers, clowns and acrobats, all overseen by the Circus Starr ringmaster. 

The 2024 Winter Tour begins in January, and will see Circus Starr head to a wide range of locations across the UK including:

• 10th January 2024 – Cambridge 
• 11th January 2024 – Peterborough 
• 12th January 2024 – Great Yarmouth
• 13th January 2024 – Norwich 
• 14th January 2024 – Colchester 
• 16th January 2024 – Croydon (BSL)
• 17th January 2024 – Harrow (BSL)
• 19th January 2024 – Crawley (BSL)
• 20th January 2024 – Dartford (BSL)
• 21st January 2024 – Brighton (BSL)
• 23rd January 2024 – Dudley (BSL)
• 24th January 2024 – Walsall 
• 25th January 2024 – Telford
• 26th January 2024 – Llandudno (BSL)
• 27th January 2024 – Wakefield 
• 28th January 2024 – Stalybridge (BSL)
• 29th January 2024 – Burnley
• 31st January 2024 – Dundee
• 1st February 2024 – Glasgow 
• 2nd February 2024 – Edinburgh (BSL) 

All events marked BSL will feature the support of a British Sign Language interpreter. 

Why Rollerdor Is Supporting Circus Starr

As mentioned above, here at Rollerdor we’re always looking for ways to support communities in our local area. As we’re based in Norwich, we were keen to do our bit for Circus Starr when they come to the city, which is why we decided to donate 10 tickets to the event. 

Over the festive period, we also made sure to raise money for local food banks by doing our own Christmas jumper event. 

At Rollerdor, we also support people across the country by supplying, delivering and installing quality roller doors that can enhance every type of property. For more information on what we do, contact the Rollerdor team today.